Friends of Fullarton is a small registered charity set up by a team of Troon residents, primarily concerned about the lack of care and attention given to the woodland over the last decade or so. We decided it was time to take action and do whatever we can to restore the woodland to its former glory.

We started up in 2015 and now in 2019 our group of volunteers has grown and we hope that you are able to see many of the improvements we have made to the woodlands. There is of course, a long way to go and we cannot do that without fundraising, grants and support from the public, South Ayrshire Council and our volunteers.

Some of the groups working with us to improve the woodlands are Central Scotland Green Network, Scottish Wildlife Trust, Troon Allotment Society, South Ayrshire Council and East Ayrshire Woodlands.

A lot of work has been completed recently around the woodlands, with many dead, dying or dangerous trees having been cut back and there will soon be thinning taking place. This means the woodlands in places is looking bare but rest assured a large scale replanting programme is planned. Specific trees have been chosen and you will start to see changes again in early spring 2019 onwards. The works are being carried out primarily by East Ayrshire Woodland apprentices; say hello if you see them on your walk!